š± Introduction: Compost is a Kind of Resurrection Thereās something deeply hopeful about compost. š What was once wasteābanana peels, faded flowers, weeds pulled in frustrationāhas become life-giving soil. In the fall garden, compost isnāt just about feeding next seasonās plants. Itās about acknowledging whatās died, trusting whatās breaking down, and preparing for a quiet…
š±Smart tools to support your seasonal flowānot stress it Letās be honestāmost of us garden to unplug, not to squint at a screen. But when used well, the right app can support your garden rhythms without taking over your natural intuition. Think of it as a modern companion to your paper journal or seed boxāsomething…
š¾ The quiet work that protects your fall gardenās future Itās tempting, isnāt it? To look around at the fading summer beds, the leggy tomato vines, the worn mulch, and think: āIāll deal with it later.ā September rolls in with back-to-school rhythms, cooler evenings, and maybe a few tired sighs from the garden. But hereās…
š„¬ Gentle strategies for a crisp, clean harvest Thereās something almost sacred about the first fall lettuceāthe way it rises from the still-warm soil and promises fresh salads long after summerās heat has withered everything else. But if youāve ever gone out early with your coffee to admire your seedlings, only to find slug trails…
šCreating a Late-Season Haven for Bees, Butterflies, and Beneficials šæ Introduction: A Garden That Keeps Giving By the time September rolls around, many gardeners start winding down. But for pollinators, fall can be a time of scarcityāand your garden can become a life-saving refuge. Whether youāre growing fall veggies or simply keeping beauty alive a…
āļø Gentle Strategies for Guarding Growth in the Hottest Days šæ Introduction: Small Starts, Strong Roots Seedlings are fragileābut they are also full of promise. Whether youāve just sown fall brassicas, lettuce, or late beans, a sudden September heat wave can jeopardize everything. Knowing how to protect your seedlings during this vulnerable stage is one…
